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Maintenance Engineer

£45k - 47k per year
Leyton, Greater London, England
Michael Lester
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Days)

£45,000 – £47,000 | Any 5 Days over 7 | Leyton

Are you a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a day-based role offering strong pay, work–life balance, and long-term stability?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established, asset-heavy industrial operation with continued investment in plant, equipment, and engineering capability. The site operates in a high-throughput, process-driven environment where engineering reliability and uptime are critical.


The Company

  • Established and financially secure industrial business

  • High-usage, mechanically and electrically demanding environment

  • Ongoing investment in plant, machinery, and infrastructure

  • Strong focus on engineering standards, safety, and reliability

  • Known for valuing and retaining experienced engineers


⚙️ The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of industrial plant and process equipment within a fast-paced operational environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Electrical and mechanical fault finding on industrial machinery

  • Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) to maximise uptime

  • Reactive breakdown response to minimise operational disruption

  • Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives

  • Working closely with operations and fellow engineers

  • Ensuring all work is carried out safely and to engineering best practice


Shift Pattern

  • Days only

  • Any 5 days over 7 (rota-based, includes some weekends)

  • Consistent daytime hours

  • Stable, predictable working pattern


Salary & Benefits

  • £45,000 – £47,000 basic salary (depending on experience)

  • Overtime opportunities available

  • Company pension scheme

  • Training and development support

  • Long-term job security within a stable, high-volume operation


What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

  • Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding capability

  • Background in industrial, manufacturing, FMCG, or process-driven environments

  • Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC, apprenticeship, or equivalent)

  • Proactive, reliable, and team-focused approach


Why Apply?

  • Competitive day-shift salary

  • No nights – improved work–life balance

  • Technically varied role in a demanding industrial environment

  • Well-invested site with a strong engineering presence

  • Engineers are supported, respected, and properly resourced

Apply now.

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